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David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
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This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
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Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Wood, a material from trees, grown by the energy of the sun, is the beginning...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Scott Horsburgh shares a technique for creating piston fit drawers. I have many woodworking heroes and...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Although the art of chequering has been around for many hundreds of years, it was first seen...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
We look at an 18th-century carving by Masanao of Kyoto This wooden netsuke of a...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
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If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
Issue 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-read for every woodworking enthusiast.
The Art of Chairmaking is a step-by-step guide to building elegant Windsor chairs and other classic furniture. It covers tools, techniques, and five projects—including a stool, table, bench, and two armchairs—with clear photos and diagrams for all skill levels.
Release dates: UK 08/2025 | US 09/2025
Seasoned woodcarver Peter Benson introduces the basics of whittling with safety tips, essential tools, and clear, progressive projects. With step-by-step guidance, readers build skills as they carve a dolphin, polar bear, kingfisher, and more.
Release dates: UK 06/2025 | US 10/2025
This book features detailed projects for crafting decorative boxes—from small ring boxes to multi-drawer designs—using techniques like dovetailing, inlay, and veneering with fine woods like walnut and sycamore. With step-by-step photos and personalization tips, readers can create meaningful keepsakes or gifts. Projects include a ring box, wedding box, jewellery box, and heirloom Bible box.
Release dates: UK: 06/2025 | US 10/2025
Routing is a complete guide to using router trimmers and tables, featuring 16 accessible projects. Compact and affordable, trimmers handle most routing tasks, from cutting to joining. With clear tutorials and tips, projects include a storage box, photo frame, and chopping board—perfect for all skill levels.
Release dates: UK 05/2025 | US 08/2025
Wood Identification & Use is a comprehensive guide to over 200 wood species, with detailed descriptions, colour photos, and information on properties, uses, and safety. Aimed at small-scale woodworkers, it covers everything from cabinetmaking to carving, with sections on defects, figuring, health risks, and inspiring finished pieces.
Release dates: UK 05/2025 | US 09/2025